Tag Archive | "beer"

Winter Camping Goes Retro

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Winter Camping Goes Retro

Swearing off high-tech synthetics for cotton, canvas, and a fat stove, a growing cult of "snow walkers" harks back to an era of cold-weather fun — and keeps plenty warm.

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 6-8th

Thursday, November 5, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 6-8th

Baseball is over, so unglue yourself from your television set and explore the potential of the great outdoors. Get your first powder of the season at Colorado’s Copper Mountain, trade the snow for suds at San Diego's Beer Week, or build your own adventure while Orienteering through California's oak woodlands.

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Your Perfect Weekend October 16-18

Thursday, October 15, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend October 16-18

Autumn is in full swing, so head to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia for a wilderness weekend, escape to the warmer environs of the San Francisco Bay Area for concerts and kayaking, or kick back and imbibe some beers at the Midwest Beerfest in Wichita, Kansas.

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Braised Short Ribs

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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Braised Short Ribs

Recipe Courtesy of Josh “Shorty” Eden, owner-chef Shorty’s .32, New York City (Return to the Cook Like a Man package.) Ingredients for the Ribs: 6–8 lbs beef short ribs • 2 quarts chicken stock • 1/2 cup marmalade • 1 pint Guinness Stout • large pinch basil • large pinch cilantro 1. Season ribs with salt and pepper, and sear [...]

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Your Perfect Weekend September 11-13

Thursday, September 10, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend September  11-13

Football kicks off this weekend, but that's no reason to stay glued to the couch. Take advantage of the dwindling days of good weather with an early start to Oktoberfest in Vail, a massive hot-air balloon race in Reno, or cycling festival in Folsom.

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Your Perfect Weekend August 14-16

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend August 14-16

With summer creeping to close, every weekend becomes more crucial—which is reason enough to boogie to folk music in Colorado, climb mountains in British Columbia, stuff yourself at a chicken cook-off in Arkansas, or take full advantage of a free weekend at America's national parks.

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 17-19

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 17-19

Weekends are about freedom and the dawn of Spring means a glut fresh of choices: put your endurance to the test in the Western mountains of Montana, revel in the final days of winter at a snowboard festival in British Columbia, or stuff yourself with Oysters at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 3-5

Thursday, April 2, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 3-5

You may want to stay in and finish the tournament madness you started two weeks ago, but don’t miss a chance to kick off April with music and wakeboarding in Arizona, bourbon and BBQ in Maryland, and movies and wine in Vail.

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Your Perfect Weekend, March 13-16

Friday, March 13, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, March 13-16

Whether you want to make the most of the last bit of snow at two great skiing competitions out West, party it up with Indie film buffs in Austin, or drink your days away in the City of Brotherly love, this weekend has something for everyone.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 - March 1

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 - March 1

Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.

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Chili Three Ways

Friday, February 13, 2009

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Chili Three Ways

In certain circles (many of them located in Texas), football and chili are sacrosanct: A team’s honor and the superiority of a recipe are defended with equal ferocity. We’ve tracked down three top chili recipes — and the beers to match.

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The Worst Day to Ride

Thursday, February 12, 2009

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The Worst Day to Ride

Cold rain makes most people seek the warm comfort of the indoors. In Portland, Oregon, it gets everyone out on their bikes to race.

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Your Perfect Weekend: January 23-25

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: January 23-25

The best things to do when the thermometer's in the single digits? Ski, snowboard, drink beer, and help an ancient tribe in Arizona rebuild its trails. Once again, we tell you where to do it all.

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Crafting the Perfect Shepherd’s Pie

Friday, December 19, 2008

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Crafting the Perfect Shepherd’s Pie

For winter comfort food, it’s tough to top this classic English dish. And with these tips from chef Jonathan McDonald, of Philadelphia’s Pub & Kitchen, it’s easier to make than you think.

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